Dillon Quick-Check Wire Tension Meter (Red) - Manual (Page 14)

14 Quick-Check Red User Instructions
3 Operation
Typical operation of the Quick-Check is covered below, followed by explanations of the
various display modes, how to change wire size, how to change the unit of measure,
etc.
3.1 Typical Operation
To perform a typical tension measurement, see the note below and follow these steps:
1. Turn the unit on by pressing the ON/OFF key…
The display shows DILLON briefly, then, in this example, the screen
shows the following:
Figure 3.1 Sample Display
2. This example shows the wire is a 7/16”, 6X19 stranded cable using the “S”
Sheave and the unit of measure is lbf. Place the Quick-Check so the two
outside sheaves hang on the wire. Insure that the wire rope is riding in the
center groove for all three sheaves. See Figure
3.2 . Press the Zero softkey to
zero the display.
0 should be displayed.
3. Raise the lever arm until it locks in the upright position to apply tension to the
wire. Read the line tension on the display.
Take readings at three different places along the cable, moving the tension meter at
least four inches for each reading. Take the average of the readings. The built-in
average function is ideal for this task.
The handle quick release pin should be used when the Quick-Check is attached to a
cable that will be de-tensioned and re-tensioned. The pin prevents the handle from
opening once the tension falls to a small level. The pin should also be used if the
Quick-Check will be installed for a prolonged period.
Zero Clear Mode Store
lbf 7/16 6X19 Shv:S
Unit of
Measure
Battery
level
Wire
size
Sheave to
be used
Tension of
rope reading
Press the WIRE key to list the stored calibrations.